I'm going there for Christmas holidays and I would like to know what places should I visit in town or in the area (haven't been there before). Thanks.
2006-11-15 05:56:59 · 11 answers · asked by Kiara 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Newcastle
The Nort East has more castles per area than anywhere else in the world (so I was told), visit a few of those. Bamburgh is possibly the most picturesque, it is used in many films and is only a few miles from the A1 north of Alnwick. Alnwick castle is the second largest in the country, after Windsor. Floors castle, just over the border in Kelso is also well worth a look.
Alnwick and Kelso are well worth a visit in their own right.
Durham Cathederal is one of the finest Norman cathederals, it's next to Durham castle but that is used as student accomodation these days. Durham is worth the visit though, and while you are there take a walk by the river.
If you want to see how things used to be then get yourself over to Beemish museum, you can ride a tram car, visit the dentist, go to school and watch some real experts turning boiling sugar into hard boiled sweets. There's a mine, a manor house a farm and I don't know what else too. My friend really liked the old co-op store.
If you want to see a bit of grand industrial revolution era architecture then take a look at Grey Street. and Dean Street then head along to the central station which was all built when the north east was an industrial powerhouse.
Cragside house is also well worth a look, it was the first electrically lit house in the world, using Joseph Swan's bulbs, which predated Edison's copy, and was powered by its own hydroelectric plant.
If I was going out for some pub food I'd be heading for the Ravensworth Arms on Greenford Lane in Lamesley (unless it changed its name) or the Shoulder of Mutton in Longhorsley.
Is that enough to be going on with?
2006-11-15 15:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was a student in Newcastle about 7 years ago and i still go back there to visit. Places I can reccommend are Jesmond Dene just outside the city centre, the quayside right along the full length of the tyne as both sides are now packed with things to see and do. A walk over one of the bridges is a must, either the tyne bridge or high level bridge or the new millennium bridge, the swing bridge is also interesting but its lower down. The city centre is great for shopping, and the Castle and Saint Nicholas' cathedral are worth a look, and of course the scattered remnants of Hadrians wall. If you like italian food try Pizzaria Franchesca just off Osbourne Road in Jesmond, its the best italian ive ever eaten at thats not in italy! and ive been to italy alot lol, get there early though or else you will have to queue. The coast is very nice too, theres a nice costal walk along rugged rocks and cliffs near southshields, a national trust site. The castles other people have mentioned are great too, and also corbridge and hexam in the tyne valley are very pretty places. Have fun!
2006-11-17 14:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by heavenlyprinceoffrogs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in newcastle, actually I am a student here, well if you are here for christmas, then you have to check out the Quayside. Have a stroll over the millenium bridge to gateshead and take a look at both the Sage, who urban exhibition called "spank the monkey" is on, before heading over to the amazing, Norman Foster building; Sage.
Stop for a coffee in Pitcher and Piano and watch the tyne, before watching up Dean street, which will lead you to Grey street. Noted as a heritage attraction in itself, it also where the Theatre royal is situated. From grey street you will be able to find the typically homegenised shops that you will find in any city, but I would suggest you check out Grainger market, a traditional meat and cloth market, just for the experience.
For food, Cafe Royal in the city centre is to die for, lovely cakes as well!
And for evening entertainment, Osbourne road (a taxi ride from the city centre) is popular with students almost everyday of the week, whilst popolo (on Pilgrim street) is a lovely laid back watering hole.
Enjoy your stay,
Si
2006-11-15 14:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by ng51online 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newcastle's one of the best places for clubbing in the world according to some so make sure you check out one or two clubs...definitely go down to the quayside, it's really pretty! Check out a few art galleries to such as the Baltic, or go to a concert at the Sage! Oh and definitely visit the Angel of the North! Metro Centre is a must unless you're really broke got loads of great shops and it's massive :-), ummm, that's all I can think of at the moment hope you have a great time :-)
2006-11-15 15:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by jelly_baby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to popollo's for cocktails it's great. It is just off Pilgrim Street. Pani's just off Grey Street is great place for lunch, it's fast, good food and it's cheap. If you want something a bit more upmarket Secco or the living rooms a really nice. Hope you have a nice time where ever you go.
2006-11-16 07:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by Will S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you like
Metro Centre and Eldon Square are good for shopping and there are also a few outlet places which are worth a look
You will be spoilt for choice for places to eat and drink - just follow the crowds!!
Enjoy your stay
2006-11-15 14:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Laing art gallery if you don't like contemporary art. I really recommend going to the Castle (hence 'new'castle) lots of people forget about it! near the station - great views from the top and cheap to get in! and have a drink in The Bridge opposite
2006-11-15 17:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Charlotte T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe St. James' Park?
2006-11-15 14:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by chili 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you should visit Sunderland and on your return to Newcastle it will be as if you were in heaven.
Wind Up, Folk's! Sunderland not that bad, yet.
2006-11-17 08:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Durham
2006-11-16 04:46:55 · answer #10 · answered by wwJad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋